Injury patterns and demographics in older adult abuse and falls: A comparative study in emergency department settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls and interpersonal violence pose significant threats to older adults, leading to injuries, hospitalizations, and emergency department (ED) visits. This study investigates the demographics and injury patterns in older adults (aged 60 and above) who sought ED care due to assaults, comparing them with those who experienced falls to gain a deeper understanding of older adult abuse patterns.

Method

This study utilizes data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) All Injury Program (2005-2019) to examine injuries among older adults aged 60 years and above. Participants were categorized into two groups: older adult abuse and injuries due to falls. The differences between the groups by demographics, injury locations, patterns, and temporal tre

SUBMITTER: Khurana B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11127187 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature